MessengerTrail do Bom Despacho
Event summary
The Trail do Bom Despacho returns for its 2nd edition on October 19, 2025, in São Pedro de Penaferrim, Sintra. Organized by ATEPS – Associação Cultural e Recreativa, this trail running event combines athletic challenge with the natural and historical beauty of the Bom Despacho area.
Type of race: Trail Running
Date & location: October 19, 2025 – Bom Despacho, Sintra (Lisbon District)
Distances offered:
🔵 25 km (Trail Longo)
🟢 15 km (Trail Curto)
🚶 Walk (non-competitive)
Who can participate:
Open to all aged 18 and above
No license required
Special characteristics:
Start/Finish near Sintra’s Estabelecimento Prisional – Quinta do Bom Despacho
Natural trail with semi self-sufficiency
Focus on autonomy, environmental care, and trail ethics
Atmosphere: Local, adventurous, with emphasis on self-reliance and sustainability
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Start times:
08:45 – Control check for 25 km
09:00 – Start 25 km
09:15 – Control check for 15 km
09:30 – Start 15 km
09:35 – Start Walk
Start/finish location: Near Estabelecimento Prisional de Sintra – Quinta do Bom Despacho
Timing: Electronic chip timing (included in bib) for 15 km & 25 km races
Cut-off time: 5 hours (for 25 km)
Age groups:
Men & Women: Sub-23 (18–22), Seniors (23–34), V35, V40, V45, V50, V55, V60, V65+
Prizes:
Top 3 overall (male/female) in both 15 km and 25 km
Prizes by age group
The Walk is non-competitive
Aid stations: Liquid and solid – BYO cups or reservoirs (no cups provided)
Course: Public roads and private access trails (not closed to traffic)
Control points: Possible secret checkpoints for verification
Disqualification/Penalties:
Littering
Unofficial assistance outside aid stations
Abandoning course without notice
Breaking road rules
Registration deadline: October 14, 2025, 23:59
Registration platform: https://acorrer.pt
Participant cap: Max 400 athletes (across all events)
Location
get directionsRaces
Walking
Trail Run 15 km
Trail Run 25 km
Benefits
🎽 Athlete Kit:
Bib with chip (25 km & 15 km only)
Official event t-shirt
Insurance (per Portuguese law – DL 10/2009)
First aid & medical assistance
Aid stations (solid & liquid)
Additional gifts may be added
🏅 Finisher experience:
Participation in official race
Prize ceremony at 12:00 near finish area
🛟 Safety support:
Emergency contacts printed on bib
Semi self-sufficient model
🚿 Facilities:
Showers & changing rooms not specified; check local info
📍Location Access:
Bus: 1234, 1252, 1623, 1626, 1629
Train: Azambuja Line, Sintra Line
No refunds, but substitutions accepted (see terms)
